Driveshields; Opening The Driveshield: North American Header; Closing The Driveshield: North American Header - MacDon R85 Operator's Manual

5.4 Driveshields

The R85 16-foot self-propelled header comes in two configurations—one configured for use in North America and
one configured for use outside of North America. The configuration is specified in the title when necessary.
WARNING
Do NOT operate the machine with the driveshields open. High speed rotating components may throw
debris and could result in death or serious injury.

5.4.1 Opening the Driveshield: North American Header

Follow these steps to open the driveshield on North American header:
1. Release rubber latches (A).
2. Lift shield (B).

5.4.2 Closing the Driveshield: North American Header

Follow these steps to close the driveshield on North American header:
1. Lower shield (B) so that pins at lower end of shield
engage holes in lower panel.
2. Engage rubber latches (A).
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